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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,910, 328,315.80 and 131,926

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,910, 328,315.80 and 131,926 is: 182,057.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,910 : 328,315.80 = 131,926 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,910/328,315.80 = 131,926/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,910x = 328,315.80 × 131,926
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,910x = 43,313,390,230.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,313,390,230.80/237,910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,057.88

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